Who loves/hates their Z?

vtec to vvel · 06-19-2015, 04:44 PM

Lately, I'm seeing a bunch of threads where people are starting to get annoyed/upset with their Z's and, ultimately, with Nissan. I, for one, don't have any complaints about my Z and like everything about it. This being my second Nissan (traded my 07 Z for my 09 Z) and coming from owning 4 Honda vehicles, I thought Nissan did a good job overall, with a few minor omissions:

1. I wish the stock exhaust note on the 370Z was as deep/pronounced as the 350Z.
2. I wish the rear quarter panel window was a big bigger/functional as the 350Z.
3. I wish there was a rear windshield wiper like on the 350Z.
4. I wish there was a trunk release button on the key fob like on the 350Z.

Do I think Nissan could have done a better job? Yes. Do I think there are missing elements that would make the 370Z a bit better? Yes. There's always room for improvement, but nevertheless, IMO, Nissan did a good job.

What I don't understand is why people b*tch and gripe about their cars? If you don't like it, trade it. I didn't go with another Honda vehicle because I wanted to know what torque felt like, so I went with Nissan. The car companies are there to make money - they won't give two sh*ts about your complaints/opinions/threats to buy from another car manufacturer/etc.

cooltoy · 06-19-2015, 05:10 PM

Love.

1. Get an FI exhaust.
2. Adjust your mirrors properly
3. Get a JDM or European model.
4. Can't help you there.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-19-2015, 05:41 PM

I love my Z. Great car. I have not had an issue.

But if this thread was made because I wrote about the Z rumor mill?

Then as stated. I hate the fact the next generation Z may be a downgrade as I was looking to buy another one.
And I hate the fact the rumor mill doesn't promote any excitement or enthusiasm for the next generation car. Instead it makes Nissan as a company look washy washy. Especially with the current lineup of humdrum CVT vehicles

Zbrah · 06-19-2015, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Lately, I'm seeing a bunch of threads where people are starting to get annoyed/upset with their Z's and, ultimately, with Nissan. I, for one, don't have any complaints about my Z and like everything about it. This being my second Nissan (traded my 07 Z for my 09 Z) and coming from owning 4 Honda vehicles, I thought Nissan did a good job overall, with a few minor omissions:

1. I wish the stock exhaust note on the 370Z was as deep/pronounced as the 350Z.
2. I wish the rear quarter panel window was a big bigger/functional as the 350Z.
3. I wish there was a rear windshield wiper like on the 350Z.
4. I wish there was a trunk release button on the key fob like on the 350Z.

Do I think Nissan could have done a better job? Yes. Do I think there are missing elements that would make the 370Z a bit better? Yes. There's always room for improvement, but nevertheless, IMO, Nissan did a good job.

What I don't understand is why people b*tch and gripe about their cars? If you don't like it, trade it. I didn't go with another Honda vehicle because I wanted to know what torque felt like, so I went with Nissan. The car companies are there to make money - they won't give two sh*ts about your complaints/opinions/threats to buy from another car manufacturer/etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I love my Z. Great car. I have not had an issue.

But if this thread was made because I wrote about the Z rumor mill?

Then as stated. I hate the fact the next generation Z may be a downgrade as I was looking to buy another one.
And I hate the fact the rumor mill doesn't promote any excitement or enthusiasm for the next generation car. Instead it makes Nissan as a company look washy washy. Especially with the current lineup of humdrum CVT vehicles

LOVE my Z...Nissan on the other hand

vtec to vvel · 06-19-2015, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Love.
2. Adjust your mirrors properly
3. Get a JDM or European model.
.

2. they are, but blind spots and thats where the rear panel window comes into play.
3. the usdm 350Z came with rear wiper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I love my Z. Great car. I have not had an issue.

But if this thread was made because I wrote about the Z rumor mill?

Then as stated. I hate the fact the next generation Z may be a downgrade as I was looking to buy another one.
And I hate the fact the rumor mill doesn't promote any excitement or enthusiasm for the next generation car. Instead it makes Nissan as a company look washy washy. Especially with the current lineup of humdrum CVT vehicles

no bro, this thread wasnt started bc of your comment. its just that ive been seeing quite a few threads/posts related to ppl literally griping about how the Z sucks or doesnt come with enough power or whatever issue they have.

guilty conscience? lol jk

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-20-2015, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

2. they are, but blind spots and thats where the rear panel window comes into play.
3. the usdm 350Z came with rear wiper.

no bro, this thread wasnt started bc of your comment. its just that ive been seeing quite a few threads/posts related to ppl literally griping about how the Z sucks or doesnt come with enough power or whatever issue they have.

guilty conscience? lol jk

Oh man that's been since 2010. It all started when two well respected forum members started complaining about the Z and bought 5.0's. Then half the forum followed on a c*ck-riding mission. Then Z complaining became this forums culture.

And we're here. Yeah Nissan ****** up the whole Z progression. Yes Nissan as a company has gone soft.

The GTR is still King and the Z is still unique/niche.... For now.

Red__Zed · 06-21-2015, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Oh man that's been since 2010. It all started when two well respected forum members started complaining about the Z and bought 5.0's. Then half the forum followed on a c*ck-riding mission. Then Z complaining became this forums culture.

And we're here. Yeah Nissan ****** up the whole Z progression. Yes Nissan as a company has gone soft.

The GTR is still King and the Z is still unique/niche.... For now.

Forum has been like this far longer than that.

Bummer · 06-24-2015, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

2. they are, but blind spots and thats where the rear panel window comes into play.

Are you sure? The "official" manner of adjustment has changed.

How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots - Feature - Car and Driver

Now they recommend adjusting the mirrors almost all the way outward on both sides. The adjustment is based on the idea that on either edge of your rear-view mirror you should see half a vehicle, and in the associated side mirror you should see the other half of that vehicle. You should not be able to see a large overlap, or any of the vehicle behind you in either side mirror. You should not be able to see the side of the car at all.

I tried this, and son of a gun, it works. Adjusted this way you can see a vehicle in your side mirror all the way until you can see it in your peripheral vision. I've adjusted my Roadster's mirrors in this manner, and there is no blind spot at all.

vtec to vvel · 06-24-2015, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STICK_SHIFT

Wait, why would you *not* want an oil temp gauge?

i've always wondered how hot the 350Z's oil got. my 07 HR never went into limp mode and i drove that car like it was meant to be driven.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bummer

Are you sure? The "official" manner of adjustment has changed.

How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots - Feature - Car and Driver

Now they recommend adjusting the mirrors almost all the way outward on both sides. The adjustment is based on the idea that on either edge of your rear-view mirror you should see half a vehicle, and in the associated side mirror you should see the other half of that vehicle. You should not be able to see a large overlap, or any of the vehicle behind you in either side mirror. You should not be able to see the side of the car at all.

I tried this, and son of a gun, it works. Adjusted this way you can see a vehicle in your side mirror all the way until you can see it in your peripheral vision. I've adjusted my Roadster's mirrors in this manner, and there is no blind spot at all.

my complaint regarding the rear quarter panel window wasn't so much for while driving in traffic, but rather when you have to park at an angle in a parking lot and you really needed to see outta that small window to see if a car was coming, while your mirrors were pretty much useless.

Bummer · 06-24-2015, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

my complaint regarding the rear quarter panel window wasn't so much for while driving in traffic, but rather when you have to park at an angle in a parking lot and you really needed to see outta that small window to see if a car was coming, while your mirrors were pretty much useless.

Yeah. Can't argue with that. I'd rather have the top down for something like that. The Roadster's quarter window is even smaller than that of the coupe.

Cell · 06-19-2015, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Lately, I'm seeing a bunch of threads where people are starting to get annoyed/upset with their Z's and, ultimately, with Nissan. I, for one, don't have any complaints about my Z and like everything about it. This being my second Nissan (traded my 07 Z for my 09 Z) and coming from owning 4 Honda vehicles, I thought Nissan did a good job overall, with a few minor omissions:

1. I wish the stock exhaust note on the 370Z was as deep/pronounced as the 350Z.
2. I wish the rear quarter panel window was a big bigger/functional as the 350Z.
3. I wish there was a rear windshield wiper like on the 350Z.
4. I wish there was a trunk release button on the key fob like on the 350Z.

Do I think Nissan could have done a better job? Yes. Do I think there are missing elements that would make the 370Z a bit better? Yes. There's always room for improvement, but nevertheless, IMO, Nissan did a good job.

What I don't understand is why people b*tch and gripe about their cars? If you don't like it, trade it. I didn't go with another Honda vehicle because I wanted to know what torque felt like, so I went with Nissan. The car companies are there to make money - they won't give two sh*ts about your complaints/opinions/threats to buy from another car manufacturer/etc.

Every car out there has it's own list of problems. Every company could of done a better job at making their cars better. Only thing is when people start to cry about minor problems, it is about that time for a new car for them. Then they can drive that around for a while till they start complaining about the minor problems.

Birdfan67 · 06-19-2015, 06:18 PM

Being in the auto industry as I've been for years..BMW,Mercedes,Honda,Acura...there is NO perfect car. Even the 100K BMW 7 series which is a nice car...will garner complaints. There is going to be something to complain about or make a wish list. Manufactures make all efforts to listen to the consumer, tough to please millions and millions of people for 1 particular model.
Taking the Z for what it is...conforming to affordability, dependability it's hard to beat.. sure you can buy Camaro's, Mustangs and such...but look how early and often the body style changes..and rebates they put on them the week they come out.
Sometimes being on the road is a pain in the ***...I always have trucks creeping on my rear end...i look in my rear view mirror and all I see is grill...it pisses me off to no end.
and parking is always challenging... I park wwwwaaaaay out in the sticks at the mall...and some goon will park next to my Z in a piece of ****..heaven help if I see a ding !
Any way chin up...The Z is one of the highest rated sports cars you can buy...overall dependability is second to none.

And it's sexy !!

kenchan · 06-19-2015, 06:48 PM

This thread reminded me of washing machine sound..

kenchan · 06-19-2015, 06:49 PM

Washa washa washa washa!

MagmaRed370z · 06-19-2015, 07:43 PM

Love the Z. Heritage.

06-19-2015, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,942 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502910	Who loves/hates their Z? Lately, I'm seeing a bunch of threads where people are starting to get annoyed/upset with their Z's and, ultimately, with Nissan. I, for one, don't have any complaints about my Z and like everything about it. This being my second Nissan (traded my 07 Z for my 09 Z) and coming from owning 4 Honda vehicles, I thought Nissan did a good job overall, with a few minor omissions: 1. I wish the stock exhaust note on the 370Z was as deep/pronounced as the 350Z. 2. I wish the rear quarter panel window was a big bigger/functional as the 350Z. 3. I wish there was a rear windshield wiper like on the 350Z. 4. I wish there was a trunk release button on the key fob like on the 350Z. Do I think Nissan could have done a better job? Yes. Do I think there are missing elements that would make the 370Z a bit better? Yes. There's always room for improvement, but nevertheless, IMO, Nissan did a good job. What I don't understand is why people btch and gripe about their cars? If you don't like it, trade it. I didn't go with another Honda vehicle because I wanted to know what torque felt like, so I went with Nissan. The car companies are there to make money - they won't give two shts about your complaints/opinions/threats to buy from another car manufacturer/etc. AntiVenom likes this. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

06-19-2015, 05:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,981 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Love. 1. Get an FI exhaust. 2. Adjust your mirrors properly 3. Get a JDM or European model. 4. Can't help you there. onzedge, Felix 808 and Joker_J like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

06-19-2015, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I love my Z. Great car. I have not had an issue. But if this thread was made because I wrote about the Z rumor mill? Then as stated. I hate the fact the next generation Z may be a downgrade as I was looking to buy another one. And I hate the fact the rumor mill doesn't promote any excitement or enthusiasm for the next generation car. Instead it makes Nissan as a company look washy washy. Especially with the current lineup of humdrum CVT vehicles P's_Z and Nader Og like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

06-19-2015, 06:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Birdfan67 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chesapeake Va. Posts: 89 Drives: 2017 NISSAN NISMO Rep Power: 10	Being in the auto industry as I've been for years..BMW,Mercedes,Honda,Acura...there is NO perfect car. Even the 100K BMW 7 series which is a nice car...will garner complaints. There is going to be something to complain about or make a wish list. Manufactures make all efforts to listen to the consumer, tough to please millions and millions of people for 1 particular model. Taking the Z for what it is...conforming to affordability, dependability it's hard to beat.. sure you can buy Camaro's, Mustangs and such...but look how early and often the body style changes..and rebates they put on them the week they come out. Sometimes being on the road is a pain in the *...I always have trucks creeping on my rear end...i look in my rear view mirror and all I see is grill...it pisses me off to no end. and parking is always challenging... I park wwwwaaaaay out in the sticks at the mall...and some goon will park next to my Z in a piece of **..heaven help if I see a ding ! Any way chin up...The Z is one of the highest rated sports cars you can buy...overall dependability is second to none. And it's sexy !! P's_Z and Sonny10MM like this.

06-19-2015, 06:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Washa washa washa washa! Z_ealot, jordyking and Nader Og like this.

06-19-2015, 06:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	This thread reminded me of washing machine sound..

06-19-2015, 07:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Love the Z. Heritage. Gerg likes this.

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